Tom Scholz’s Boston debut gets rarities for a 50th-anniversary edition
Tom Scholz is preparing a 50th-anniversary Boston debut edition with unreleased demos and rarities arriving in 2027.
The La Baye 2×4 Is Back in the Spotlight, and Guitar Players Know Why
The La Baye 2x4 sold only about 45 units in 1967, but Devo helped turn this bizarre guitar into a cult collectible.
String Theory #46: The Same Riff, 47 Times
A warm-up riff turns into a time warp in this relatable guitar cartoon.
Gibson, Billy Gibbons, and Paul McCartney headlines show guitar history still moves players
Alvin Lee’s ES-335, Billy Gibbons’ pickup call, and McCartney’s Rush advice show how guitar history and influence still move players.
Taylor’s Ben Harper Gold Label 512e Special Edition Puts Compact Acoustics in the Spotlight
Taylor’s Ben Harper Gold Label 512e Special Edition blends compact comfort, short scale feel and warm acoustic response for players.
Peter Hook, Chris Spedding and Robert Fripp Headlines Put Guitar Legacy in Focus
Peter Hook tours, Chris Spedding battles lymphoma and Robert Fripp shares a recovery update in three major guitar-world stories.
Gear, icons, and hard truths: this week’s guitar news cuts across generations
Ritchie Blackmore, Billy Gibbons, Beatles history, and new Epiphone and Charvel guitars headline this week’s guitar news for players.
String Theory #45: The Perfect Setting
When the amp is finally perfect, touching anything becomes a dangerous suggestion.
When George Harrison Jammed With Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore recalls George Harrison jamming with Deep Purple in 1984, and why the borrowed-guitar moment still matters.
String Theory #44: The Tone Is in the Knees
A guitarist chases tone, and Tuner the cat is not impressed.